ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9303 and Vista Paint 8303, ΔE 8.13 apart
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey (VS-9303) and Vista Paint Shadow Dance (8303) measure a delta-E of 8.13 apart. Shadow Dance is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ashton Grey holds more color, chroma 7.2 against 1.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Ashton Grey reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 109.1 degrees, Shadow Dance as a true neutral at 129.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ashton Grey depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.1 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey and Vista Paint Shadow Dance are delta-E 8.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Ashton Grey and Vista Paint Shadow Dance is delta-E 8.13.
Vista Paint Shadow Dance is lighter than Dutch Boy Ashton Grey by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Ashton Grey carries more color than Vista Paint Shadow Dance - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ashton Grey | Shadow Dance | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9303 | 8303 |
| Hex | #66665A | #727371 |
| Light reflectance | 13.1 | 17.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | true neutral |
| Chroma | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Hue angle | 109.1° | 129.1° |
| Color family | yellow | gray |